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A Leader in Rural Business Development, Financing and Investment, and Policy

Good Jobs

Good jobs provide economic stability for families, improve the financial performance of companies, and strengthen local communities. Through our investments, advising, and workforce development expertise, CEI works with employers to implement strategies to grow good jobs and improve the quality of existing jobs.

Shared Prosperity

Economic growth and the creation of jobs are the building blocks of an economy that works for everyone. Yet, growth alone is insufficient to confront rising levels of inequality and reduced economic mobility, particularly in rural America. CEI increases more broadly shared prosperity by improving access to capital, skills, information, and opportunity, particularly for people with low incomes.

Thanks to Gray Harris from @CEIMaine, @tjrittner, @allirowland_, and Rodney Wendt from the Washington Economic Development Authority for making our conversation on The Landscape of Food Systems Finance so engaging and informative!

Find the recording here:
http://bit.ly/FSFW2

Another amazing opportunity to be part of the Maine SBDC and @CEIMaine teams! Come work with us!

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic CEI offices are closed to the public. CEI staff will be working remotely and want to hear from you! Please reach out to your CEI contact regarding scheduled meetings and/or any questions/concerns. Click here for a list of COVID-19 Business Resources.